RIVER GAUGE · MISSOURI RIVER
Missouri River at Atchison
Atchison County, Kansas
Water level10.56 ft
Flow48,700 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action19 ft
Minor flood22 ft
Moderate flood27 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
The Rushville-Sugar Lake, Bean Lake, and Henry Pohl Levees will likely be overtopped.
- 27 ft
River Road in Atchison floods and levees on the Missouri side of the river are overtopped. If the river remains above 27 feet for several days then U.S. Highway 59 and large portions of the floodplain in Missouri flood.
- 25 ft
A castings plant in Atchison is affected by flood waters.
- 22 ft
Low-lying areas on the Missouri side of the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 1993 | 31.63 ft | — |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 31.2 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 2011 | 31 ft | -9,999 cfs |
More on Missouri River
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